Fermín López discussed reaching 38 goals for Barcelona's first team, his attacking style and his partnership with Lamine Yamal in an interview with Mundo Deportivo. The landmark matches Diego Armando Maradona's total for the club, while López is set to make his 100th La Liga appearance against Atletico Madrid on 8 November.
Equaling Maradona's Barcelona total
Speaking to Mundo Deportivo, Fermín López said: “I can't compare myself to a player like Maradona, and every player has his own path, but I'm very happy to be able to equal the number of goals of a player like him. I hope to score more.”
Barcelona numbers and La Liga milestone
At 23, Fermín López has 38 goals and 36 assists in 150 matches for Barcelona's first team. He has six goals and seven assists so far this season.
Fermín López is set to make his 100th La Liga appearance when Barcelona face Atletico Madrid on 8 November.
A direct attacking style
Fermín López said: “My most important qualities are that I play very directly, and since I was young I have had these characteristics and this mentality that always pushes me forward, towards the goal, and to think about scoring and creating chances.”
He added: “This is something inside me, and I keep developing it over time, but if I had to choose one quality I would say that I am a direct player.”
Fermín López said: “I prefer scoring, honestly. In the end, creating goals also helps the team, because you make your teammates score and it gives you a feeling of happiness because you created something for the team, but I prefer goals.”
Goals target and partnership with Yamal
Asked whether he had a figure in mind for how many goals he wants to score by May, Fermín López replied: “Yes, I try to set myself a target, but without a lot of pressure, honestly.”
Fermín López said: “I have known Lamine since we were young, and when you have a friend outside the pitch, you also have this relationship, and on the pitch things become easier. You know him completely, and I think that he and I know each other 100%.”
